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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will challenge the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 21st game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this game on 13th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are seventh in the points table with one win in four matches. Their bowling has been the main reason for their poor start, and they’ll have to fix the issue if they are to keep RR in check and get their tournament on track. Abhishek Sharma came back to form in the last game, but Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been far from their best with the bat. 

Bowling – especially pace bowling – has been SRH’s kryptonite this season. Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat and Eshan Malinga have been below average until now. Shivang Kumar and Harsh Dubey have picked up the pieces, but the attack needs to come together as a unit.

Meanwhile, RR are on a roll this season. They are at the top of the table with four wins in four games. Their top 3 have been in exceptional form and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quite literally bullying the bowlers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have both been in terrific touch as well. However, Riyan Parag’s form and the middle order’s lack of game time will be of some concern.

On the bowling front, Ravi Bishnoi has picked up wickets consistently while Jofra Arhcer and Nandre Burger have bowled nicely especially in the first six overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Sandeep Sharma complete the bowling attack for the Royals. They are looking pretty solid as a team. 

IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Probable Playing XIIs

It’ll be interesting to see if SRH continues with both Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Aniket Varma, 6. Liam Livingstone/Salil Arora, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Harsh Dubey, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Praful Hinge/Jaydev Unadkat

Impact Sub: Eshan Malinga/Salil Arora

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Brijesh Sharma 

Impact Sub: Nandre Burger

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Hyderabad is an excellent one for batting. Runs will flow in this game as both sides have some serious batting firepower. There will be little to no movement for the pacers with the new ball, but the big dimensions will aid the spinners.

Overall the game will be decided by the batters. Teams will prefer chasing. Scores in the range of 200-220 are expected for this game. 

It will be a clear day in Hyderabad, with the temperature being around 32 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs RR: Players to Watch/Key Stats

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Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Ishan Kishan scored 80 runs in the first game but has failed to get going in the last three games. He has a total of 122 runs in four matches. He smashed 106 off 47 balls against RR last season.
• Dhurv Jurel played a match-winning knock in the last match. He is batting very aggressively at number three and has played his shots fearlessly. He is striking at 181.44 this season (176 runs).
• Heinrich Klaasen has 184 runs in four innings at an average of 46 and strike rate of 140.45, including two fifties. Klaasen is still far from his fluent best, but he has been in good touch and will be a top fantasy pick. You can try him as C/VC, especially while batting first.

Key batter picks: 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently the highest run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 200 runs in 4 innings at an average of 50 with an unbelievable strike rate of 266.66. He is the top Dream11 captaincy option against a struggling SRH attack.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. Jaiswal has 183 runs in four innings at an average of 91.50 at a strike rate of 163.39 in IPL 2026, and has 267 runs against SRH in eight innings (avg. 33.4, SR 154.3).
• Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 74 in the last game. He took on the bowlers and looked very comfortable at the crease. His form will be a good sign for the Sunrisers. Abhishek will be a top C/VC choice for this match, as he can take the game away from the Royals if he gets going. 
• Travis Head is another must-pick in your fantasy teams. He is another super aggressive opener from this match, and you can’t miss out on him. He’s been far from his best in the four games till now (102 runs) but he is a proven match-winner in the IPL. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Nitish Kumar Reddy has 96 runs, including a fifty, and he also has two wickets to his name. Considering RR’s bowling and the current form of SRH’s middle order, he should get good time to bat and may bowl a few overs. Reddy will be a top all-rounder pick for this game. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Jofra Archer has five wickets in four games. He’s bowling quick and will pose a threat to the SRH openers. Archer can swing the new ball both ways, and he’ll target Abhishek and Head with his hard lengths. 
• Nandre Burger too has five wickets to his name. He’s also bowled well with the new ball and in the middle overs. Burger is another bowler who can trouble the SRH openers with his left-arm angle and away swing at a high pace.
• Ravi Bishnoi has nine wickets in four games. He’s picking up wickets for fun. His economy so far is 8.76 at a bowling strike rate of just 8.6. He has a dominant record against Ishan Kishan in the IPL: 38 balls, 34 runs, four wickets.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Riyan Parag
• Sandeep Sharma
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shivang Kumar
• Brijesh Sharma (bowl first)

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Sunrisers Hyderabad are ahead 12-9 against Rajashtan Royals in the IPL. 
• SRH have won 4 of the last 5 games between the two teams. 
• The Royals haven’t won a game against SRH in the last two editions.
• Jofra Archer vs. Travis Head (all T20s): 13 balls, 18 runs, one dismissal.
• Harshal Patel vs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (IPL): 16 balls, 15 runs, one dismissal.
• Ravi Bishnoi vs. Heinrich Klaasen (all T20s): 22 balls, 36 runs, no dismissal.

Insights that could decide who will win the RR vs SRH match

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the highest probability of making a 30+ score (68.75%). The next-highest is Yashasvi Jaiswal (50%). This will be a popular c/vc combination in Dream11.
• Nandre Burger dismissing Ishan Kishan is considered a 32.79% chance of happening according to AI predictive analysis. Ravi Bishnoi, who has dismissed Kishan four times in 38 balls, has a 16.20% chance.
• SRH have a 58% chance of winning if they bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 at the death and finish with 180. The corresponding figure for RR is 71%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below, where you can even ask a question.

IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?

Rajasthan Royals are clearly the more balanced team for this game. They have quality batters; they bat deep and have plenty of quality in their bowling as well. Sunrisers, on the other hand, are not at their best with the bat, and their bowling has been abysmal, especially the pacers. 

Rajasthan Royals should win this match.

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